Most Iconic Cars of the 1960s

This unique model was the only American model of its day to use a rear-mounted, air cooled engine. Controversy existed surrounding the car's handling, which was the subject of criticism in a popular book of the era.

• A
  Chevrolet Corvair
• B
  Chrysler LeBaron
• C
  Dodge Charger
• D
  Ford Thunderbird

This model was one of the best-selling cars of the 1960s, marking the domination of the new compact car segment. Trim levels included the Futura.

• A
  Mercury Comet
• B
  AMC Javelin
• C
  Ford Falcon
• D
  Toyota Corolla

Unique features on this pony include the "Coke bottle" styling shared with other members of this automaker's F platform. This first-gen model was produced from 1967-1969.

• A
  Mercury Cougar
• B
  AMC Javelin
• C
  Pontiac Firebird
• D
  Chevy Camaro

Heated seats arrived as an option for the very first time on this luxurious model all the way back in 1965. Carbon cloth heating pads were built into the cushions and seatbacks.

• A
  Cadillac de Ville
• B
  Imperial LeBaron
• C
  Saab 95
• D
  Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Introduction of this car in 1967 finally gave its manufacturer a "pony car". Two models were offered - the base and the XR-7.

• A
  Mercury Cougar
• B
  AMC Javelin
• C
  Pontiac GTO
• D
  Cadillac Calais

Introduced in fall 1969, this car was technically a 1970s model. Its run was cut short by the oil crisis, but it was re-introduced in 2008 and is now more popular than ever.

• A
  Lincoln Continental
• B
  Chevy Camaro
• C
  Dodge Challenger
• D
  Ford Mustang

Historically significant as the first model with front wheel drive since the 1930s, this personal luxury vehicle won the 1966 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award upon its introduction.

• A
  Mercury Cougar
• B
  Oldsmobile Toronado
• C
  Ford Thunderbird
• D
  Aston Martin DB5

This fearsome model defined muscle car looks and power from its introduction in 1964. Among the most powerful mid-60s models, this beast hit 348 horsepower when outfitted with the "Tri-Power" carburetion option.

• A
  Chevy Camaro Z/28
• B
  Shelby GT350
• C
  Pontiac Firebird
• D
  Pontiac GTO

This iconic muscle car was introduced in 1966 for the 1967 model year. This model was rated at 290 horsepower for insurance purposes, but really put out closer to 400 near its 7000 rpm redline.

• A
  Shelby GT350
• B
  Plymouth Satellite 426
• C
  Chevy Camaro Z/28
• D
  Ford Mustang GT

This manufacturer continually led the way in luxury features and it's no surprise to hear this model was the first to ever offer automatic climate control. What is surprising is the year: this feature became available all the way back in 1964.

• A
  Cadillac Series 75
• B
  Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
• C
  Imperial LeBaron
• D
  Chrysler 300K

This rear-engined, air-cooled, sports car classic began production in 1963 and is still built today. It may well be the most successful sports racing car of all time, winning nearly every major endurance race.

• A
  Mercedes-Benz GTR
• B
  Iso Grifo
• C
  BMW 2000CS
• D
  Porsche 911

This "gentleman's muscle car" was introduced in 1967. A ridiculous 7.2 Liter V8 engine called the "Super Commando 440" came standard.

• A
  Plymouth GTX
• B
  Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
• C
  AMC Javelin
• D
  Pontiac Tempest

The third generation of this venerable luxury saloon was released in 1963. The carmaker, as always, refused to disclose the power output, remarking an increase of "perhaps 7%".

• A
  Cadillac Escalante
• B
  Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
• C
  Bentley Continental
• D
  Aston Martin DB5

This model was introduced as a performance-oriented personal luxury car in 1962. Later generations in the 1980s and 1990s expanded upon the 2-door coupe body style, with a 4-door sedan also offered.

• A
  Ford Corsair
• B
  Cadillac Calais
• C
  Buick Regal
• D
  Pontiac Grand Prix

Another powerful car, this full-sized model was available as either a 2-door or 4-door hardtop. The first-generation models were only produced from 1963-1965.

• A
  Dodge Charger
• B
  Mercury Marauder
• C
  Cadillac Calais
• D
  Ford Torino GT

This personal luxury car was introduced as the flagship model of this automaker in 1963. Besides 1994, it remained in production through eight generations and was finally retired in 1999.

• A
  Lincoln Continental
• B
  Pontiac Firebird
• C
  Buick Riviera
• D
  Mercury Marauder

Muscle car fans will know this famous model. Produced as an option package beginning in 1964, it became its own model from 1968 to 1971.

• A
  Chevy Camaro
• B
  Ford GT40
• C
  Plymouth Road Runner
• D
  Oldsmobile 442

This opulent model was the most expensive vehicle offered for sale in America in 1960. The flamboyant fins of the 1959 model were toned down somewhat but the inside was loaded with cutting edge features such as the Autronic Eye and Cruise Control.

• A
  Buick Century
• B
  Ford GT40
• C
  Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
• D
  Lincoln Continental Mark III

This race-centric muscle car was introduced in 1965 in limited numbers. All '65 models were painted white with blue stripes and cranked out 306 horsepower through its 4-speed manual.

• A
  Oldsmobile 442
• B
  Ford GT40
• C
  Shelby GT350
• D
  Plymouth Barracuda

If you saw this car at the drag strip, you could be pretty sure you were not winning that day. Based on a relatively staid midrange model, this 657 horsepower monster dominated the NHRA Super Stock class in the mid-1960s.

• A
  Plymouth Barracuda GTX
• B
  Mercury Cougar XR-7
• C
  Pontiac Tempest GTO
• D
  Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

This iconic model debuted in 1962 as the result of Anglo-American cooperation. Ford provided the V8 engine in this 2000-pound supercar, a modified version of what is still in production today. It is considered the fastest car produced in the 1960s.

• A
  Plymouth Road Runner
• B
  Ford Mustang
• C
  Austin-Healey Sprite
• D
  AC Cobra

This car was perenially among the cheapest and most economical new models on sale for most of its run from 1958-1969. It was so dominant in the era's Mobilgas Economy Run that it was placed into its own class.

• A
  Chevy Corvair
• B
  AMC Rambler
• C
  Plymouth Road Runner
• D
  Ford Falcon

This muscle car featured fully rotating headlights to go with its distinctive grille. Introduced in 1966, engine choices included the 426 Street Hemi.

• A
  AMC Marlin
• B
  Ford Corsair
• C
  Plymouth Satellite
• D
  Dodge Charger

The exterior width on these second-gen models measured a massive 81.7 inches between 1961-1963, making them still the widest non-limousine American car ever produced. Later years saw these models banned from demolition derbies - they were simply too tough to take down.

• A
  Imperial Crown
• B
  Lincoln Continental Mark IV
• C
  Buick Century
• D
  Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

This 1964-only model boasted the most power of any American vehicle of the time, with a massive 6.8 Liter Wedge V8 cranking 360 horsepower.

• A
  Chrysler 300K
• B
  Ford Thunderbird
• C
  Cadillac Series 70
• D
  Imperial LeBaron

Produced from 1958-1963, this model was the fastest road-legal production car in the world from 1960-1963. Good luck getting your hands on one - only 75 were built.

• A
  Iso Grifo GL 365
• B
  Aston Martin DB4 GT
• C
  Mercedes Benz 300 SL
• D
  Bentley Super 8

Another iconic economy car, this British beauty sold over 5 million examples between its 1959 introduction and 2000, when the last model rolled off the line before the marque was purchased by BMW.

• A
  Peel P50
• B
  Mini
• C
  Morris Minor
• D
  Austin-Healey Sprite

This "hippie van" was introduced in 1950, but came to prominence in the US in the '60s as a symbol of the counterculture. Many refer to different versions of this van by the number of windows - from 11 all the way to a whopping 23.

• A
  Ford Econoline
• B
  Mercedes-Benz Kombi
• C
  Volkswagen Type 2
• D
  Volkwagen Westy

Among the most valuable automobiles ever produced, these V12 monsters were meant for both road and track. Only 970 were produced between 1964-1968.

• A
  Lamborghini Miura
• B
  Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
• C
  Maserati Quattroporte
• D
  Ferrari 275

This was the fastest production model in the world from 1963-1965. The Italian beauty clocked a record speed of 161 mph, beating out the 1959 Aston Martin DB4GT.

• A
  Saab 95
• B
  Aston Martin DB5
• C
  Iso Grifo GL 365
• D
  Maserati Quattroporte